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  • Title: Verification of proficiency: a prerequisite for clinical experience.
    Author: Sanfey H, Dunnington G.
    Journal: Surg Clin North Am; 2010 Jun; 90(3):559-67. PubMed ID: 20497826.
    Abstract:
    Several factors, including reduced resident work hours and concerns for patient safety, have led to the introduction of dedicated skills laboratories and a more widespread belief in the value of time spent in skills training. The American College of Surgeons and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery established a three-phase skills curriculum for all surgery residents. Phase 1 involves basic surgical skills instructional modules and a Verification of Proficiency assessment. After undergoing teaching and practice sessions in the authors' skills lab, all first-year surgical residents (post graduate year 1 residents) from general surgery and four surgical specialty programs are tested on 11 non-specialty specific basic surgical skills before performing these in clinical situations.
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